#ANOTHERDAYANOTHERCHARTERSCHOOLSCANDAL
Troubled N.J. school bungled $57M in taxpayer cash, made nepo hires, new investigation finds
The Office of the State Comptroller announced the preliminary findings Monday as it continues a sweeping investigation into College Achieve Public Schools, a public charter school network that was the subject of a multi-pronged NJ Advance Media investigation that uncovered widespread allegations of financial and ethical abuses.
Board votes to shut down charter school in rare move
The board placed PTPLA on probation in November over financial, operational and academic quality concerns. Members of the state board grew frustrated with what they considered to be an uncooperative response from the school’s leadership.
Investigation finds mismanagement caused Epic Charter School budget shortfall
An investigation of Epic Charter School’s finances determined inexplicably poor budget management, misguided enrollment projections, a lack of transparency and too few questions asked all contributed to a fiscal crisis last school year.
Delaware officials begin probe of Stevenson charter school amid low enrollment
Delaware education officials have opened an investigation into a Sussex County charter school after a drop in enrollment raised concerns about school finances and day-to-day operations.
In rare move, Oklahoma charter school ordered to close at end of school year
The Statewide Charter School Board voted to terminate the school’s founding contract
NJ watchdog found Asbury Park charter school violated contract law
A troubled Asbury Park-based charter school violated public contracting laws and nepotism policies and put a private organization in control of its operations without state approval, according to a new report by the Office of the State Comptroller.
Leaders propose closing Md. charter
Montgomery officials cite worries over services for special-needs students
Epic Charter faces forensic audit after budget collapse
Earlier that day, Jeanise Wynn received a text message from the school’s superintendent, Bart Banfield. He demanded an explanation — in writing — detailing how Epic’s budget dropped from a $3.1 million surplus to a projected $8.7 million deficit in the span of two weeks.
Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ ordered to close building over safety concerns
Riverstone Academy officials must acknowledge by Monday evening their intent to close the school at its current location, according to a Jan. 6 letter sent by the assistant county attorney to Quin Friberg, Riverstone’s executive director.
New Orleans Charter closes after 7 years
New Harmony High will close at the end of the school year.
Seven Texas charter schools will close next year, impacting 2000 students.
Seven Texas charter schools will close next year, impacting 2000 students.
Irreversible Robust Tempo of Charter School Failures and Closures
Charter schools are deregulated private entities that embrace “free market” ideology. They rest firmly on consumerism, competition, and the medieval view that every individual should fend for themselves.
Schools of Hope Threaten Florida’s Neighborhood Schools
According to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), charter schools “are public schools that operate under a performance contract, or a ’charter’ which frees them from many regulations created for traditional public schools while holding them accountable for academic and financial results.”
Orange County charter school shuts down this week, stranding 200 students
Orange County charter school shuts down this week, stranding 200 students
Timpanogos Academy under charter review after audit finds years of payroll errors
Timpanogos Academy under charter review after audit finds years of payroll errors